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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.58, 23,814.22 and 10,180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.58, 23,814.22 and 10,180.62 is: 14,050.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.58 : 23,814.22 = 10,180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.58/23,814.22 = 10,180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.58x = 23,814.22 × 10,180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.58x = 242,443,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,443,524.42/17,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.15

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